Over the years, eating shrimp has been not recommended for consumption of patients with health problems and high cholesterol due to its 189 milligrams of cholesterol. This has been believed to be the “bad” cholesterol; however, in a recent study, it shows that shrimp can boost the “good” cholesterol, making it an addition to a healthy heart diet. Aside from its good cholesterol content, this favorite seafood contains healthy nutrients like vitamin B12 and antioxidants, and has no trans-fat.
To make shrimp heart-friendly, preparing it with less to no oil at all is the best choice. Baking or boiling it is better than sautéing it with butter or oil. Avoid serving shrimp with creamy sauce or adding too much salt. People should also consider the potential risks of buying farm-raised shrimp that may contain more pollutants than freshly caught shrimp.
Vocabulary:
consumption – [noun] the act of eating or drinking something
nutrient [noun] – a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life
antioxidants – [noun] a substance such as vitamin C or E that removes potentially damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism
sauté – [verb] fry quickly in a little hot fat
potential [adjective] – having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future
pollutant [noun] – a substance that pollutes water or the atmosphere
True or False:
- Over the years, eating shrimp has been not recommended for consumption of patients with health problems and high cholesterol due to its 199 milligrams of cholesterol.
- Shrimp can boost the “good” cholesterol.
- Preparing the shrimp with less to no oil is the best choice to make it healthier.
- People should not consider the potential risks of buying farm-raised shrimp.
Express your opinion:
- “People who love to eat are the best people.” – Julia Child
- “Food can be expressive; therefore, food can be art.” – Grant Achatz
- “Shrimp is the fruit of the sea.” – Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue, from Forrest Gump
Defend your argument:
- Shrimp is healthy but is still not advised to be consumed by those with food allergies.
- Seafoods are one of the recommended diet of doctors to their patients.
- Experts should consider researching about treatments for food allergies.
- Most food would be healthier with the way they are prepared.